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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 1,996 cc

P154 PDXMOT history

P154 PDX is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Nov 1996. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 130,761 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2023.

P154 PDX blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Nov 2024
Mileage
130,761 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,679 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P154 PDX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
29 Nov 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

P154 PDX was last recorded at 130,761 miles on 14 Nov 2023, 4,137 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,624 miles · 8 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
4,137 miles
Average per year
4,679 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 130,761 miles
  • 2022 – 126,624 miles
  • 2021 – 121,458 miles
  • 2020 – 116,551 miles
  • 2019 – 112,891 miles
  • 2018 – 108,013 miles
  • 2017 – 102,761 miles
  • 2016 – 97,695 miles
  • 2015 – 92,824 miles
  • 2014 – 88,166 miles
  • 2013 – 86,360 miles
  • 2012 – 79,118 miles
  • 2011 – 74,334 miles
  • 2010 – 69,164 miles
  • 2009 – 63,659 miles
  • 2008 – 60,122 miles
  • 2007 – 55,293 miles
  • 2006 – 51,301 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,761 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Diff leakingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2017

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear diff oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Coolant leak , rear of engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,761 miles (+4,137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    130,761 miles
    Test number
    191941445589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Diff leaking

  2. Pass126,624 miles (+365)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    126,624 miles
    Test number
    472596987968
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak , rear of engine

  3. Fail126,259 miles (+4,801)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,259 miles
    Test number
    623890205308
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak , rear of engine

  4. Pass121,458 miles (+4,907)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    121,458 miles
    Test number
    897636650464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass116,551 miles (+3,660)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    116,551 miles
    Test number
    960366749835
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner & outer edges

  6. Pass112,891 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    112,891 miles
    Test number
    213853327264
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm. bald on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger missing/broken.

  7. Fail112,891 miles (+4,878)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,891 miles
    Test number
    635684902801
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm. bald on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger missing/broken.

  8. Pass108,013 miles (+5,252)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    108,013 miles
    Test number
    639874416471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear rubber brake hoses starting to perish.
    • AdvisoryCoolant leaking at rear of engine.
    • AdvisoryFront number plate deteriorated. (slight grey background).
    • AdvisoryHoled and corroded (small hole) to near side outer door sill. unable to tell if its within 30cm of near side front seat belt recoil.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger corroded off and missing.
    • AdvisorySlight free play to near side steering idler.

  9. Pass102,761 miles (+5,066)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    102,761 miles
    Test number
    165013310499
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak from back of engine area
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking

  10. Pass97,695 miles (+4,871)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    97,695 miles
    Test number
    107649925432
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust hanger missing
    • AdvisorySlight lift in n/s steering idler

  11. Pass92,824 miles (+4,658)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    92,824 miles
    Test number
    636496623702
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront no plate delaminated

  12. Pass88,166 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    88,166 miles
    Test number
    486752104322
    • NoteCoolant leaking from back of engine.
    • NoteHorn slightly weak.
    • NoteRear diff weeping.
    • NoteRear exhaust mount corroded off.
    • NoteRear road springs heavily corroded.

  13. Fail88,166 miles (+1,806)1 failure6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,166 miles
    Test number
    769835594222
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteCoolant leaking from back of engine.
    • NoteFront and rear exhaust mounts broken. (two out of four broken)
    • NoteFront exhaust heat sheild loose and rattles.
    • NoteHorn slightly weak.
    • NoteRear diff weeping.
    • NoteRear road springs heavily corroded.

  14. Pass86,360 miles (+7,242)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    86,360 miles
    Test number
    597275293207
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak from diff area

  15. Pass79,118 miles (+3)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    79,118 miles
    Test number
    377861912332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteCentre to rear exhaust mount corroded.
    • NoteRear diff leaking.

  16. Fail79,115 miles (+4,781)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,115 miles
    Test number
    149070412303
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteCentre to rear exhaust mount corroded.
    • NoteRear diff leaking.

  17. Pass74,334 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    74,334 miles
    Test number
    457899011378
    • NoteOil leak from diff
    • NoteOil leak from engine

  18. Fail74,334 miles (+5,170)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,334 miles
    Test number
    208065011326
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak from level sensor in radiator
    • NoteOil leak from diff
    • NoteOil leak from engine
    • NotePlay in nearside & offside front wheelbearing

  19. Pass69,164 miles (+5,505)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    69,164 miles
    Test number
    674813420320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,659 miles (+3,537)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    63,659 miles
    Test number
    483474729316
    • NoteSlight play in offside front lower ball joint

  21. Pass60,122 miles (+4,829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    60,122 miles
    Test number
    163035928313
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass55,293 miles (+3,992)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    55,293 miles
    Test number
    652643727396
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Pass51,301 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    51,301 miles
    Test number
    734534626389
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about P154 PDX

Does P154 PDX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P154 PDX expired on 21 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P154 PDX?
The MOT on P154 PDX expired on 21 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P154 PDX done?
P154 PDX was recorded at 130,761 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2023, an average of 4,679 miles a year.
Has P154 PDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P154 PDX has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on P154 PDX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on P154 PDX find?
P154 PDX passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear diff leaking.

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